(205) Associate Director of Alternative & Special Education

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position:
Associate Director of Alternative & Special Education
Assignment:
LoGuidice Educational Center - Fredonia, NY
Division:
Alternative & Special Education
Appointment:
Probationary - 1.0 FTE
Certifications:
School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL)
Minimum Experience: Five years of experience with students with disabilities
and two years administrative experience
Salary:
as per Leadership Policy
Qualifications Required:

• Experience with career pathways for high school and adult students with disabilities
• Understanding of the Regents Reform Agenda and SED initiatives to implement learning
  standards in support of special education programs and services
• Implement evidence-based practices and communication strategies
• Can coordinate and complete tasks simultaneously to meet internal and external deadlines
• Understanding of APPR and ability to implement within the organization
• Budgeting and budget processes

General Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review classroom enrollment and related service provider schedules on a monthly basis
• Conduct site visitations for effectiveness/efficiency of program.
• Oversee specially-designed instruction within the consultant teacher model.
• Evaluate teachers and related service providers who are in probationary period in accordance
  with APPR requirements to determine appropriate actions/interventions.
• Complete all unannounced evaluations of first year probationary teachers
• Provide program guidance and support to supervisors in the evaluation of teachers and support staff
• Assist in hiring all instructional staff.
• Assist in planning Superintendent Conference Days.
• Lead, for assigned departments, the BOCES personalized learning initiative
• Represent E 2 CCB when working collaboratively with component district personnel and community agencies.
• Interact with various administrators within departments of E 2
• Support administrators by being the leader of programming specific to behavior management and issues that involve collaborative problem solving
• Lead classroom team meetings within the highly specialized classrooms across E2CCB and develop targeted programmatic interventions and planning in conjunction with the behavior support team
• Assist in facilitating ongoing curriculum development and learning standards utilizing internal support services within the IES department.
• Implement APPR, including managing/monitoring STAR enrollments and review student learning objectives for rigor and accuracy
• Monitor and track professional development hours for probationary instructional staff
• Support the coordination of special education summer school planning and implementation
• Coordinate the purchasing of K-12 related curriculum materials
• Assist in advancing an understanding of alternative instruction for a variety of prescriptive needs for students with educational challenges with general education requirements
• Assist districts in finding and securing appropriate placements within BOCES programs for high needs students
• Attend Regional Curriculum Council, SEAC, Principal/Supervisors, Leadership and Site Based Leadership meetings

Accountable For:

• Implementing APPR and alignment of teaching performance review with New York State requirements.
• Developing a data-driven culture for alternative and special education.
• Supporting principals to become instructional leaders.
• Ensuring that all negotiated union agreements are adhered to and reflected in performance reviews.

Other:

• Must be able to travel by vehicle across the region
• Flexible hours
• Must be available and visible for BOCES and community events throughout the BOCES region as requested by Supervisor

At Erie 2 BOCES, we take full ownership of our work and contributions. We hold ourselves, and one another, to transparent standards of accountability. We act with integrity by devoting our full attention to hearing one another. Cooperation, interdependence and shared decision making are key to our collective strength and mutual success. We bring our expertise to every student, every partner and every colleague, every day. The high call of our leadership is to unlock the potential of others. We measure challenges and success by what we can do, not by the barriers that stand in our way. We look beyond typical ways to educate our extraordinary students.
Online applications are now being accepted via the WNY School Application System. Please visit our web page at www.e2ccb.org to access the certified online application for this position.
Applications will be reviewed beginning May 24, 2021. To be given full consideration, all application materials (completed application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts) should be on file by that date. Address correspondence to: Laurie LiPuma, Executive Director of Human Resources, Erie 2 BOCES, 8685 Erie Road, Angola, NY 14006.
Prospective employees of a school district or BOCES must be fingerprinted and checked for possible criminal history as per New York State Law. BOCES Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus is in compliance with the US Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Education Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicapping condition or sexual preference.Please make sure to complete an application by clicking here for this job posting.

Appointment Status : Probationary

Position Status : Full time

Send Resume to : Human Resources

Contact Person's Phone : 716-549-4454